Barclay Prime - GREAT!

Service and ambiance were wonderful right from the start. I am from NYC and have been to the best steakhouses, but none have this decor or couches so comfy. Appetizers were the scallops with bacon on a fried green tomato (yum!) and some raw bar. We also had to taste the kobe beef with lobster and mushrooms...wow. Main courses were the Branzino, the Strip Steak and the Halibut. Sides were the truffle mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and mushrooms...all were great. Dessert we had the ice box cake, cookie with caramel (our favorite) and the sorbet. Some wonderful wine rounded out this meal. This is a place to return to.

Just the thought of those scallops over fried green tomatoes makes my mouth water! We (my hubby and I) were there about 2 months ago to celebrate our anniv, and had a wonderful meal as well. We got the scallops, and Saltimboca ravioli apps - both were so good, if the fire alarm went off and I never got my steak I still would have left happy :) We both got the regular filet - cooked to perfection/melt in your mouth quality! And for dessert we got the cookie w/ caramel (yummy) and the peanut butter smores (small grahm/flourless choc cake/scoop of pb ice cream all encased in a toasted marshmellow shell) - amazing! The ambiance was also wonderful - quiet but not stuffy, with a dash of retro mixed in :) And the service we had was top-notch. Our meal+drinks was on the expensive side, but it was well worth it. Prob one of the best meals I've ever had!

The food and service in the restaurant are OUTSTANDING, no question. The service at the bar, however, is often terrible. There is one (male) bar tender who is respectful, friendly and excellent. There are several (female) bar tenders, one with red hair in particular, who are just awful. I used to enjoy eating at the bar, but after a few less than positive experiences there, I will stick to the dining room.

I was there on a Friday night from 8-11PM and found the noise level fine. I think you must have been there on an off night as well. I like that the tables are not on top of each other and the space is so large, that it muffles other table's conversations....at least the one time I was there. :)